Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal, bringing him two away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record. The 39-year-old Russian forward achieved the milestone in a 5-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night.
Ovechkin was disappointed with his team’s performance, but remained focused on the record-breaking achievement. He attributed the defeat to the team’s inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities during the second period.
The Capitals’ next game against the Chicago Blackhawks could be a significant one for Ovechkin, who has scored 15 goals in 25 career games versus the Blackhawks. Washington defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk expects an electric atmosphere at Capital One Arena, with the record within reach.
Ovechkin is on pace to break Gretzky’s record April 13th, according to his season and career scoring averages. With seven more games left in the season, Ovechkin has a good chance of achieving this feat, making him a strong contender for the NHL record.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/44511210/capitals-alex-ovechkin-step-closer-record-goal-892